WAEC confirms Suleiman Kum as new Nigeria head

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially appointed 56-year-old Suleiman Kum as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO) Kum’s appointment follows his previous role as Deputy Registrar in the HNO’s office. 

He also served as the council’s Senior Deputy Registrar in charge of Test Administration until the end of August.

TVC News had reported on Friday that Kum emerged as the new HNO.

He takes over from Dr Amos Dangut, whose three-year tenure as Head of the Nigeria National Office ended on October 1, 2026.